Cranes (c.1975)

Two cranes linger near the water, one taking a drink, the other turning his head high as he peers into the cloudy sky. The painting is beautifully nuanced with an essentially monochromatic color scheme and balanced composition. The sides and bottom are black with no ornament. The box is made out of papier mache and there is a hinge at the top. "Made in USSR" is written on the bottom of the box. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner of the drawing.

p.s. The colors in this photos seem a little darker and more yellow than the box itself.

Lacquerbox Condition Ratings

Surface Condition (exterior)

Surface Condition (interior/bottom)

Box Materials and Soundness

Hinge and Lid Placement

Signature

Total Rating

Mother-of-pearl Condition

9.0

9.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

48

N/A

(Each category rated 1-10. For low scores, look for explanation in the description of box. In general, any total rating over 40 is excellent. For more information on rating system, click here.)